What qualifications can
I gain by completing Digicore’s training courses?

CSTA
and CSTA+: Certified Security Testing Associate

The CSTA certificate is
awarded to candidates who successfully complete
Digicore’s CSTA Ethical Hacking: Hands-On training
course and the CSTA examination included at the
end of the course. The CSTA+ qualification is
awarded to delegates who further their education
in this area by successfully completing
university-assessed written assignments.

The CSTA and CSTA+ qualifications prove a sound
theoretical knowledge of security testing
concepts. Completing the CSTA+ qualification will
also earn candidates 15 MSc credits which can be
put towards a Masters (MSc) in Computer Security &
Forensics

CSTP
and CSTP+: Certified Security Testing Professional

The CSTP certification
is awarded to existing CSTAs who successfully
complete the CSTP Ethical Hacking: Hands-On 2
course and the CSTP examination included at the
end of the course. The CSTP+ qualification is
awarded to candidates who then go on to complete a
university-assessed practical penetration test,
which includes a written element.

CSTP and CSTP+ have successfully demonstrated a
theoretical and practical understanding of how to
test IT systems for vulnerabilities. The CSTP and
CSTP+ qualifications build on the knowledge
previously required to complete the CSTA
and CSTA+ certifications. As well as being
awarded a CSTP+ certificate, successful
candidates who complete the CSTP+
qualification also gain a further 15 MSc credits
which can be put towards a Masters (MSc) in
Computer Security & Forensics.

CWSA
and CWSA+: Certified Wireless Security Analyst

The CWSA certification
is awarded to candidates following successful
completion of the CWSA Wireless Security: Hands-On
course and the 1 hour CWSA examination included at
the conclusion of the course. The CWSA+
qualification is awarded to delegates who then go
on to successfully complete a university-assessed
written element.

CWSA and CWSA+ have demonstrated a thorough
knowledge of wireless security concepts as covered
in the CWSA Wireless Security: Hands-On course.
Completion of the CWSA+ certificate also earns
candidates 15 MSc credits which can be put towards
a Masters (MSc) in Computer Security & Forensics.

CFIP
and CFIP+: Certified Forensic Investigation
Practitioner

The CFIP certification
is awarded to candidates following successful
completion of the CFIP Forensic Investigation:
Hands-On course and the CFIP examination taken at
the conclusion of the course. The CFIP+
qualification is awarded to delegates who then go
on to successfully complete the relevant
university-assessed assignment.

The CFIP and CFIP+
qualifications provide an in-depth knowledge of
forensic investigation methodologies. Upon
completion of the CFIP+ certificate delegates will
also earn 15 MSc credits to be put towards a
Masters (MSc) in Computer Security & Forensics.

CMI and
CMI+: Certified Malware Investigator

CMI status is awarded
to candidates following successful completion of
the CMI Malware Investigation Training course and
the 1.5 hour CMI examination included at the
conclusion of the course. The CMI+ qualification
is awarded to delegates who then go on to
successfully complete university-assessed written
assignments.

CMI and CMI+ have demonstrated a thorough
knowledge of forensic analysis concepts as covered
in the Forensic Artefacts course. Completion of
the CMI+ certificate also earns candidates 15 MSc
credits which can be put towards a Masters (MSc)
in Computer Security & Forensics.

CSIS
and CSIS+: Certified Security Incident Specialist

CSIS status is awarded
to candidates following successful completion of
the CSIS Computer Security Incident Investigation:
Hands-On course and the CSIS examination taken at
the conclusion of the course. The CSIS+
qualification is awarded to delegates who then go
on to successfully complete the relevant
university-assessed assignment.

The CSIS and CSIS+ qualifications provide an
in-depth knowledge of forensic incident
investigation procedures. Completion of the CSIS+
certificate also earns candidates 15 MSc credits
which can be put towards a Masters (MSc) in
Computer Security & Forensics.

CIIP
and CIIP+: Certified ISO 27001 Implementation
Practitioner

The CIIP certificate is
awarded to delegates who successfully complete
Digicore’s CIIP Implementing ISO 27001: Hands-On
training course and the CIIP examination taken at
the conclusion of the course. The CIIP+
qualification is awarded to delegates who then go
on to successfully complete the relevant
university-assessed assignment.

The CIIP and CIIP+ qualifications provide an
in-depth knowledge of information asset in
inventory and risk assessment. Completing the
CIIP+ qualification will also earn candidates 15
MSc credits which can be put towards a Masters
(MSc) in Computer Security & Forensics and 15 PgC
credits which can be put towards a Postgraduate
Certificate (PgC) in Penetration Testing and
Information Security.

Master
of Science (MSc) in Computer Security & Forensics

Seven of our
vendor-independent courses including the courses
mentioned above have been accredited by the
University of Bedfordshire and form part of a
Masters (MSc) in Computer Security & Forensics. To
be awarded a Masters, students must complete the
seven Digicore courses, pass the accompanying
CSTA, CSTP, CWSA, CFIP, CMI, CSIS and CIIP exams
and complete a written assignment per course.
Students are also required to successfully
complete an Independent Study Module and an MSc
Project Dissertation. A MSc is worth 180 credits.
This MSc is broken down into 12 modules of 15
credits each. Each Digicore course (& exam, where
applicable) and associated written assignment
constitutes a module. The independent study is a
further module, and the MSc project is worth 60
credits (the remaining 4 modules).

What
components make up the MSc in Computer Security &
Forensics (in association with the University of
Bedfordshire)?

To be awarded an MSc,
you will need to attend seven of our courses, pass
the accompanying CSTA, CSTP, CWSA CFIP, CMI, CSIS
and CIIP exams and complete a written assignment
per course. Students are also required to
successfully complete an Independent Study Module
and an MSc Project Dissertation.

An MSc is worth 180 credits. This MSc is broken
down into 12 modules of 15 credits each.

Each Digicore course (& exam, where applicable)
and associated written assignment constitutes a
module. The independent study is a further module,
and the MSc project is worth 60 credits (the
remaining 4 modules).

Do I have to go to Bedfordshire to
complete any MSc coursework
No. Digicore's training courses take place in
locations around Ireland and throughout the world
please see the full course calendar for more
information. Once you have enrolled on the MSc,
you will have access to Bedfordshire’s online
Managed Learning Environment (MLE), from where you
can access course information. All coursework can
be completed and submitted remotely.

Yes. The completion of
the work required in each of the areas of study
will earn you 15 MSc credits (for all modules
covered). These credits go towards the 180
required for the whole MSc. For example, attaining
CSTA+ and CSTP+ status earns you 30 MSc credits.

If you only want to
complete one or two of the MSc modules, you can
enroll as an Associate Student with the University
of Bedfordshire.

Can I complete Digicore’s
courses and qualifications without completing the
MSc?

Of course there is
still the option of undertaking Digicore’s
training courses and completing the CSTA, CSTP,
CWSA, CFIP, CMI, CSIS and CIIP certifications
without completing the university-assessed written
assignments. However, prospective CSTA+s, CSTP+s,
CWSA+s, CFIP+s, CMI+s, CSIS+s and CIIP+s will not
only have to attend the relevant training course
and pass the associated examination, but will also
have to successfully complete the relevant written
assignments, set (in conjunction with Digicore)
and marked by the University of Bedfordshire and
based on the content of Digicore’s courses.

What
educational background must I have to be eligible
to complete the MSc?

You will either have an
undergraduate degree in a related subject
(evidenced by a copy of your degree certificate)
or relevant work experience in the
IT industry (evidenced by
reference(s)). The guidance notes we send you with
the application form explain this in more detail.

Once you have
registered/enrolled, the University will send you
a username and password for their MLE (Managed
Learning Environment), from where you will be able
to access coursework titles, guidance and
deadlines. You will submit your written
assignments online via the ‘drop box’ facility.
You can book onto the relevant training courses
through us. You will be given support and feedback
from the University throughout the course.

Digicore’s CSTA, CSTP, CWSA, CFIP, CMI, CSIS and
CIIP examination results are issued within two
working days after the end of the respective
training course exam. The marks are final and
conclusive.

·
The university elements
(written assignments) associated with the MSc is
marked by the University of Bedfordshire.

The university endeavors to mark all assignments
within 20 days of receipt.

The marks for these pieces of work are dependent
on any subsequent decisions of the Exam Board when
they meet.

The University of Bedfordshire MSc Exam Boards
meet in February, June and November.

It is rare for Exam
Boards to make significant changes to marks, but
resulting qualifications such as the CSTA+, CSTP+,
CWSA+, CFIP+, CMI+, CSIS+ and CIIP+ will only be
awarded following confirmation of results by each
university’s Exam Board.

You will have one
free right of referral per course. This means
that, should you fail an assignment, you will be
given a new assignment to complete, free of
charge. Should you fail the second piece of work,
you still have the option of repeating the module,
for which you will be charged the full unit price.

Yes. The University of
Bedfordshire allows a maximum of six years to
complete the MSc. During this time, you need to
show that you are progressing through the course,
however quickly or slowly this progression may be.
If there are extenuating circumstances and you
need more time, you may write to the University
and formally request an extension on this time
limit.

Call us to check the
cost and availability of places on your selected
course and book your chosen course.
We will then email a booking form, which is valid
for seven days. This document must be signed by an
authorised person and returned to us by fax or
post. We cannot confirm delegate places until our
receipt of a signed booking form and booking
deposit.

On receipt of a signed
booking confirmation form an invoice will be sent
for immediate payment. Cheques should be made
payable to Digicore Limited. Payments may also be
made by credit card and direct bank transfer. All
payments must be made in Euro. There is no VAT
as education is exempt from VAT ir Ireland,
however for courses run in Northern Ireland VAT is
payable for all courses delivered in Northern
Ireland even if the booking is being made by an
overseas organisation.

What if I
need to cancel, postpone or make a substitute for
my confirmed delegate place?

Please see the table
below for cancellation charges.

Notice of
Cancellation

Charge (% of
course costs)

16 – 20 working
days notice

25%

11 – 15 working
days notice

50%

6 – 10 working
days notice

75%

0 – 5 working
days notice

100%

Failure of
notice

100%

Delegate substitutions
may be made at any time, subject to Digicore
approval and a € 100 handling fee.
We deeply regret the need for charging the above,
but demand for our courses is such that we suffer
a serious financial penalty if any place is left
un-occupied.

Digicore reserves the
right to improve the specification and format of
its courses for the benefit of the delegates
without notice to the customer. Due to unforeseen
circumstances it may occasionally be necessary to
cancel, reschedule or relocate courses or
substitute an instructor. Digicore will use its
best endeavours to avoid changes of this nature
and all delegates will be notified in advance of
any change. Digicore shall not be liable for any
costs associated with any failure to notify
delegates in advance of such changes where such
failure is as a result of Acts of God, civil
unrest, government sanction or interruption or
failure of electricity and neither party will have
a right to terminate this agreement in such
circumstances.

The previous offer of
undertaking a PgC through our courses in
conjunction with the University of Glamorgan has
been discontinued. If you are already enrolled on
the PgC programme, you are not affected by this
change, but no new PgC students will be accepted.